iRacing NTMv10: What the New Tire Model Actually Changes
NTMv10 is the biggest tire model update iRacing has shipped in years. Here is what changed, how it feels, and which cars have it.
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Real-Life GTP Pro Says iRacing’s GTPs Feel Like “Rain Tyres in the Dry”
A BMW GTP pro called iRacing’s prototypes “floaty—like rain tyres in the dry,” reigniting the realism vs. feel debate. The community praises better cold-tire behavior but wants clearer limit feedback and smoother grip progression—changes a pending tire overhaul could deliver.
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GT4 Tire Model Update: Struggles, Strategy, and Warm-Up Tips
iRacing’s Season 4 update introduced a revised tire model for the GT4 class, and it’s proven to be one of the most impactful changes of the season. Drivers across multiple platforms have noticed a distinct shift in how the cars behave — particularly with tire temperature buildup, wear, and grip consistency over long runs. If…
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NTMv10 Tire Model Enters Final Testing Phase
The iRacing NTMv10 tire model is entering its final round of internal testing.In the August 2025 development update, iRacing confirms that the new physics system is almost complete after more than a year of work. Developers say NTMv10 will deliver major upgrades to tire heat simulation, force feedback, and overall car feel. This project is…
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iRacing Shares First Look at NTMv10
The iRacing NTMv10 tire model has been teased in the latest development blog, giving fans an early look at what could be the sim’s most advanced tire system to date. Several screenshots reveal testing tools, contact patch heat maps, and new data visualizations used by the physics team to fine-tune the next-generation model. Executive Producer…
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A New Era for Tire Physics
The iRacing NTMv10 tire model is now officially in development. In the latest dev blog, Executive Producer Greg Hill confirms that the physics team has begun work on a completely new tire architecture. This upgrade aims to improve contact patch modeling, heat buildup, and overall handling across every car class. Hill describes the project as…
